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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Del

Moe Myint Kyal Sin
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Moe Myint Kyal Sin
Courses Plus Student 553 Points

https://teamtreehouse.com/library/python-basics/python-data-types/del how can I answer this question?

How can I add total?

delete.py
current_count = 14
planned = 5
upcoming_releases = 2

del planned 
14 += 2
14

1 Answer

Alex Peck
Alex Peck
6,907 Points

Hi,

The instructions say to "add a new variable named total"... but maybe the word "add" is confusing. They could also say "create a new variable named total." So you need to create that new variable and give it the right value.

Does that help?